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Swimming After Piercing: Here Is What You Need To Know
Piercing is defined as a small hole in the body made to insert a ring, stud, or other pieces of jewellery. New piercings need looking after – it’s essential to keep the area clean and dry. When you decide to swim, you need to keep wounds as clean and sterile as possible. Look at swimming after piercing: here is what you need to know…
Get Answers to Frequently Asked Questions
Can you swim after getting ears pierced?
You can but you need to avoid swimming after ear piercing for at least 24 hours – but ideally, until the piercings have healed properly. This removes the risk of picking up an infection from the water in swimming pools, lakes and rivers, and the sea.
How long does it take for ear piercings to heal?
The healing time can vary depending on how well you take care of your new piercing. Ear lobes and piercings to the top of the ear generally take six to eight weeks as a general guide.
How do I care for my ear piercing?
Piercings heal on the outside first and then on the inside. You may be advised to clean the area occasionally with a warm saltwater solution for five to 10 minutes after washing your hands with antibacterial soap. Your ear piercing after swimming needs to be rinsed under running water to rinse off any germs that could cause infection.
Can I cover my ear piercing for swimming?
How to cover ear piercing for swimming can be done by wearing a wound sealing waterproof bandage over the piercing. You need to cover the piercing area completely and make sure the bandage is secure.
How long does it take for belly button piercing to heal?
A belly button or navel piercing can actually take from six months to a year to heal. Belly button piercing care when swimming is best with the covering of a waterproof bandage to avoid infection.
How do I care for my belly button piercing?
A belly button piercing after swimming needs to be cleaned after carefully removing the bandage to ensure the jewellery isn’t pulled off, or the area hurt. Using a sterile cotton bud wet the area and then apply a few drops of antibacterial soap, rubbing gently to clean. Follow by a rinse in clean water to remove any soap residue.
Swimming after fresh piercing should be avoided for the first month. If you choose to go swimming during the healing period the most important thing to do is clean your nipple piecing immediately afterwards.
What are the signs of infection
Your piercing may be infected if you experience:
A red and swollen appearance
A painful throbbing sensation that’s spreading
A yellow or green smelly discharge
How can I reduce the risk of infection?
Here are a few suggestions:
Wear a wound sealing bandage over the piercing
Wear waterproof clothing over your belly button or nipple piercings – and a swimming cap to protect your ear piercings – for short periods of time
Limit the time you spend in the water to avoid submerging the piercing for too long
Clean the piercing as soon as you can after leaving the water
Can you swim and snorkel on holiday after piercings? – Maybe, but why not go on a Mayan Adventure instead?
Yes, you can but it’s important to ensure that the piercing has healed to be safe against any germs living in the water getting into your piercing and causing infection. When you book your vacation – snorkelling in Cancun with Koox – you want your underwater experience to be amazing, relaxing, and without any concerns about your piercings. Simply follow the guidelines above for the adventures of a lifetime.
We would also recommend instead of snorkeling, you can still have lots of fun with Koox Diving & Adventures – here’s a special deal for all adventure seekers but willing to remain above water.
A deposit of 50% would be paid upon booking to reserve your tour. Please make sure to pay the remaining 50% preferably in USD cash when you come to the shop at the time of the tour.
Please mind that we currently accept online payments only via PayPal – 6% transaction fee would be charged as part of the booking.
Tour details:
Walking tour of Coba – *Bike rental also available – please ask the guide when entering Coba
Visit to Nohoch Mul pyramid in Coba
Visit to Punta Laguna Nature Reserve to see spider monkeys & howler monkeys
Cenote Calavera in Punta Laguna
Canoe trip
Zipline adventure
Hike through the jungle
Mayan ceremony & Sacred cenote visit
Trying traditional Mexican lunch Price Includes:
Transportation from the dive shop and back:
All entrance fees to the sites;
Certified local guide speaking English, Spanish and Maya;
Guided tour with all the curious archaeological facts;
All equipment needed – snorkels, zip line fee, canoe, option for a bike ride
free time – swimming in the cenote
Tasting traditional Mayan food – in Coba Town restaurant – Cochinita pibil, relleno negro, etc.;
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